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Artist

Billy Taylor [jazz bassist]

Real name

William Taylor Sr.

Born

April 3, 1906

Died

September 2, 1986

Country

United States

Comments

Jazz bassist from Washington, D.C. Taylor began playing tuba but later picked up bass alongside it. Best known for his association with Duke Ellington. He led his own ensemble for Keynote Records in 1944.